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McFarland new host of CHQR’s Calgary Today

Joe McFarland will be the new host of afternoon talk show Calgary Today on Global News Radio 770 CHQR, starting Sept. 4. McFarland has...

Gina K departs CHOM for Rock 105.1 Halifax

Gina Kennedy, aka Gina K, is the new afternoon drive host on recently-rebranded Evanov FM Rock 105.1 (CKHY-FM) Halifax. Kennedy, who arrives from legendary Montreal rock...

Podcast listening hasn’t peaked: MTM

The Media Technology Monitor (MTM) has delved into the podcast listening habits of anglophone Canadians, finding that 24 per cent have listened to a podcast in...

CBC unveils fall podcast slate

CBC has unveiled its fall 2018 podcast slate of new and returning shows, highlighted by the fifth season of its hit true crime series...

Radio News – The CRTC approves Groupe Attraction Radio ownership change

The CRTC has approved the change of effective control and ownership of Groupe Attraction Radio. The move transfers majority ownership of Groupe’s 14 regional,...

It’s National Radio Day!

On this National Radio Day, Radio Connects says AM/FM radio is still playing a critical role in the Canadian audio landscape. Caroline Gianias, president of...

Corus Toronto’s Sandra Carusi loses battle to cancer

Sandra Carusi, longtime Corus Toronto sales rep and host of Inside Jokes on AM 640 (CFMJ-AM), has lost her battle to breast cancer. Carusi died...

Evanov rebrands Live 105 Halifax in move to take on Newcap’s Q104

Evanov Radio’s Live 105 (CKHY-FM) Halifax has been rebranded to Rock 105.1, in a move to compete with ratings powerhouse Q104 (CFRQ-FM). Program director J.D. Desrosiers tells Broadcast Dialogue, the...

In radio headlines, Pattison poised to acquire Fabmar

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) is poised to acquire Fabmar Communications and its four radio station licences in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Subject to...

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group to acquire Fabmar Communications

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) is poised to acquire Fabmar Communications and its four radio station licences in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. Subject to CRTC...

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